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Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant
360-degree video rotation of Bucephalandra Red Catherine showing the deep bronze-to-red metallic sheen on its slender leaves and healthy rhizome structure.
360-degree video rotation of Bucephalandra Red Catherine showing the deep bronze-to-red metallic sheen on its slender leaves and healthy rhizome structure.
360-degree video rotation of Bucephalandra Red Catherine showing the deep bronze-to-red metallic sheen on its slender leaves and healthy rhizome structure.
Group of five Bucephalandra ‘Red Catherine’ plants displayed together, showing uniform size, coloration, and leaf density.
Group of five Bucephalandra ‘Red Catherine’ plants displayed together, showing uniform size, coloration, and leaf density.
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant, view 5
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant, view 5
Ten potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants displayed in two neat rows on a clean white surface, showing healthy red-green leaves and compact rhizomes.
Ten potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants displayed in two neat rows on a clean white surface, showing healthy red-green leaves and compact rhizomes.
Person holding a small potted plant Bucephalandra Red Catherine in their hand against a plain background
Person holding a small potted plant Bucephalandra Red Catherine in their hand against a plain background
A group of five potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants from Aquarium Plants Factory®, featuring rich, colorful leaves and healthy growth ideal for aquascaping.
A group of five potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants from Aquarium Plants Factory®, featuring rich, colorful leaves and healthy growth ideal for aquascaping.
Ten bare-root Bucephalandra Red Catherine rhizomes displayed on a white background, showing their healthy roots and deep red-green leaves.
Ten bare-root Bucephalandra Red Catherine rhizomes displayed on a white background, showing their healthy roots and deep red-green leaves.
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Bucephalandra Red Catherine

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Format: 5 Bare-root (30+ Leaves)

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Bucephalandra Red Catherine

Format: 5 Bare-root (30+ Leaves)

$54.99

Red Catherine is one of the darker Bucephalandra varieties we grow — narrow, elongated leaves that hold a red-to-bronze tone rather than the blue-green of the common Buce types. It stays small, grows slowly, and needs no substrate at all.

What You'll Receive

Sold as loose Bare-Root or Potted plants:

  • 1 Bare-Root: Approximately 6+ leaves
  • 5 Bare-Root: Approximately 30+ leaves total
  • 10 Bare-Root: Approximately 60+ leaves total
  • 1 Potted: Approximately 10+ leaves
  • 5 Potted: Approximately 50+ leaves total
  • 10 Potted: Approximately 100+ leaves total

Plant Profile

  • Common name — Red Catherine Buce
  • Scientific name — Bucephalandra sp. 'Red Catherine'
  • Also known as — Buce Red Catherine
  • Origin — Borneo (genus range)
  • Placement — Midground, attached to hardscape
  • Mature height — 3-5 inches
  • Growth rate — Slow

Care

  • Difficulty — Beginner
  • Light — Low to medium. Stronger light deepens the red and bronze tones; it will still grow under low light, just greener.
  • CO₂ — Not required. Improves growth rate and color if you already run it.
  • Water — 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5
  • Substrate — None needed. Epiphyte; feeds from the water column.
  • Growth habit — Amphibious rhizome creeper; grows submersed or emersed
  • Propagation — Rhizome division

Grower's Notes

  • Never bury the rhizome. Tie or glue the horizontal rhizome to wood or rock and leave it exposed. Buried rhizomes rot.
  • Farm-raised, not wild-collected. All the Bucephalandra we carry is farm-grown, and much of it is raised from tissue culture rather than collected from Borneo.
  • Some leaf melt after shipping is normal. The rhizome survives it and pushes new submersed leaves within a few weeks — don't throw the plant away.
  • Red Catherine's color sits in the leaf itself rather than in a surface sheen, so it reads red across a wider range of viewing angles than the iridescent varieties.
  • Growth is slow enough that it rarely needs trimming. Plan the placement once and leave it.

Want to go deeper? Read our complete Bucephalandra Care Guide.

Notes

Like most Bucephalandra, minor leaf melt may occur after introduction as the plant adjusts to new water parameters. This is normal and temporary — new submersed leaves regrow from the rhizome once the plant stabilizes.

Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

At a glance

  • Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
  • Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
  • Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
  • USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
  • UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
  • UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
  • Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
  • We ship within the United States only.

Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.

The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.

How it works

  • Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
  • Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
  • We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.

Good to know

  • Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
  • Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
  • Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.

The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

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Shane J. (United States)
Beautiful plants and a generous portion

I was only gaurunteed one rhizome with 6+ leaves, and I received 4 rhizomes with at least 30. APF never fails me, and that’s why I never fail to buy more!

Shane J. review photo
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant
360-degree video rotation of Bucephalandra Red Catherine showing the deep bronze-to-red metallic sheen on its slender leaves and healthy rhizome structure.
Group of five Bucephalandra ‘Red Catherine’ plants displayed together, showing uniform size, coloration, and leaf density.
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant, view 5
Ten potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants displayed in two neat rows on a clean white surface, showing healthy red-green leaves and compact rhizomes.
Person holding a small potted plant Bucephalandra Red Catherine in their hand against a plain background
A group of five potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants from Aquarium Plants Factory®, featuring rich, colorful leaves and healthy growth ideal for aquascaping.
Ten bare-root Bucephalandra Red Catherine rhizomes displayed on a white background, showing their healthy roots and deep red-green leaves.
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant
360-degree video rotation of Bucephalandra Red Catherine showing the deep bronze-to-red metallic sheen on its slender leaves and healthy rhizome structure.
Group of five Bucephalandra ‘Red Catherine’ plants displayed together, showing uniform size, coloration, and leaf density.
Bucephalandra Red Catherine live aquarium plant, view 5
Ten potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants displayed in two neat rows on a clean white surface, showing healthy red-green leaves and compact rhizomes.
Person holding a small potted plant Bucephalandra Red Catherine in their hand against a plain background
A group of five potted Bucephalandra Red Catherine plants from Aquarium Plants Factory®, featuring rich, colorful leaves and healthy growth ideal for aquascaping.
Ten bare-root Bucephalandra Red Catherine rhizomes displayed on a white background, showing their healthy roots and deep red-green leaves.
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